SEN. KUSHNER, REP. SANTOS, MAYOR ALVES WELCOME STATE BONDING FOR VITAL KENNEDY AVENUE BRIDGE REPAIRS
DANBURY – State Senator Julie Kushner (D-Danbury), Representative Farley Santos (D-Danbury), and Mayor Roberto L. Alves today welcomed the State Bond Commission announcement that it will approve $2.3 million for the rehabilitation of the Kennedy Avenue Bridge when the commission meets next Friday, May 29, at 10:30 a.m. in the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.
The bridge, built in 1964, is in dire need of repairs. The work, which will take about 10 months to complete, consists of repairing the existing precast deck units, patching concrete abutments, installing new 4-inch thick concrete slab, excavating within the Kennedy Park Area, reconstructing deck joints, removing the existing bituminous pavement and placing a new overlay, applying a waterproof membrane, removing existing concrete sidewalks, casting new sidewalks, and installing new trees and shrubs. The total project cost is $4.6 million, with the state paying the entire cost.
“This is yet another great example of the state helping Danbury taxpayers — paying for city infrastructure improvements so we don’t have to foot the bill through our local property taxes,” Sen. Kushner said. “Mayor Alves has prioritized critical infrastructure projects, and me and my Democratic colleagues in the state delegation work tirelessly to bring home the bonding from Hartford that will make a difference in the lives of our residents. I want to thank Mayor Alves and Governor Lamont for recognizing the value of this project and making this funding a reality.”
“This is another major win for Danbury and a perfect example of what persistent advocacy and strong partnerships can accomplish,” said Rep. Santos. “I’m grateful to Governor Lamont and House and Senate leadership for hearing our call and supporting this critical investment. With the state covering the full $4.6 million cost of the Kennedy Avenue Bridge replacement, this is a major relief for Danbury property taxpayers and an important investment in public safety, infrastructure, and keeping our community connected. We fought hard for this, and once again, we’re delivering for Danbury.”
“This $2.3 million investment through the State Bond Commission reflects the continued momentum we are building to modernize and strengthen Danbury’s infrastructure,” said Mayor Alves. “The replacement of the Kennedy Avenue Bridge is critical to the long-term reliability of our road network throughout our city. This investment goes hand in hand with the ongoing Downtown Streetscape Project and the broader work we are doing to modernize aging systems, improve safety, and enhance mobility throughout Danbury. I want to thank our state delegation, Governor Lamont, and leadership in Hartford for working collaboratively with our administration to help deliver this important project for the residents of Danbury.”
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